Some 91% of consumers say good digital customer service from insurers makes them more loyal – yet the UK's leading insurance companies fail to accurately answer more than two thirds (68%) of routine questions asked through the web, email, Twitter and Facebook.
Network Technology, Intranet, Extranet, LAN, WAN, VPN Connectivity
Network technology is a family of technologies used to send and receive data across a computer network. It enables data transmission between two or more computers, allowing them to communicate with each other over the Internet or other networks. Network technology includes a wide range of components, such as Network hardware, Network software and Network security. IT Reseller news and articles covering Network Technology, Intranet, Extranet, Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), Virtual Private Networks (VPN) & Connectivity.
UK insurance customer service worsening, with 68% of queries left unanswered on digital channels
Jun 07, 2017
Cyber business growth to spearhead UK channel growth for Certes Networks
Jun 01, 2017
Cyber Business Growth (CBG), the specialist in cyber security consultancy, has announced a partnership with Certes Networks, a developer of software-defined security solutions to push its patented Layer 4 stealth encryption technology across EMEA.
The new revenue streams set to disrupt the IT channel
May 25, 2017
By Richard Eglon, Marketing Director. Agilitas.
Revenue streams in the IT channel have experienced continued change as service propositions have developed over recent years.
TalkTalk Business launches a new mobile-first Unified Communications application
May 25, 2017
TalkTalk Business has announced a key upgrade to its Hosted Voice product, through the launch of its new multi-platform mobile application.
Orbis Software introduces Applications Platform and rebrands as Codeless Platforms
May 24, 2017
Orbis Software has introduced Applications Platform, a flexible, easy-to-use rapid application development (RAD) platform for quickly and easily building database applications, developing application extensions, creating web portals or deploying ready-made library applications.
Goldman Sachs makes investment in information builders
May 17, 2017
Information Builders, the business intelligence (BI) and analytics, data integrity, and integration solutions provider, has announced a growth equity investment led by Goldman Sachs' Private Capital Investing group (NYSE: GS). This investment will further extend Information Builders' position in the large and growing market for BI solutions.
Fujitsu and Furukawa Electric agree to information systems partnership
May 10, 2017
Fujitsu Limited and Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. has announced that Fujitsu has agreed to acquire 51% of the outstanding shares of FITEC Corporation, the Furukawa Electric Group company, in an information systems partnership. Furukawa Electric and Fujitsu plan to begin joint operation of FITEC in October of this year.
Rinsing your customers' IT budgets: Squeezing every last bit out of their existing IT infrastructures
May 10, 2017
By Paul Reynolds, Northern Europe Manager, Crucial.
With worldwide IT spending forecasts failing to meet projections, your customers' IT budgets will continue to be strained, as they struggle to keep up with the explosive demands of an increasingly virtualised world.
UK wasting £37 billion a year on failed agile IT projects
May 10, 2017
British business is set to waste an estimated £37 billion on failed Agile IT projects over the course of the next 12 months, according to a new report from independent IT consultancy 6point6.
Manchester Business School forms Digital Skills Agreement with Infor
May 10, 2017
Infor, provider of business applications specialised by industry and built for the cloud, has announced an agreement with The University of Manchester, Alliance Manchester Business School (Manchester Business School).
Network Technology
Network technology is a broad term that covers any technology that enables two or more devices to connect and communicate with each other. These technologies can be as complex as the Internet itself or as simple as a dial-up connection between two PCs. There are many different types of network technologies, each with its own purpose and benefits. Some of the most common types of network technologies include:
- Personal area network (PAN): A PAN is a small network that connects devices within close proximity to each other, such as a computer, a smartphone, and a printer. PANs are typically used for sharing files, printers, and other resources.
- Local area network (LAN): A LAN is a network that connects devices within a single building or campus. LANs are typically used for sharing files, printers, and other resources, as well as for connecting to the internet.
- Metropolitan area network (MAN): A MAN is a network that connects LANs within a city or metropolitan area. MANs are typically used for providing high-speed internet access, as well as for connecting businesses and other organizations.
- Wide area network (WAN): A WAN is a network that connects LANs and MANs over a large geographic area. WANs are typically used for connecting businesses and other organizations that are located in different cities or countries.
- Content delivery network (CDN): A CDN is a network of servers that is used to deliver content, such as web pages, images, and videos, to users. CDNs are typically used to improve the performance and availability of content.
- Virtual private network (VPN): A VPN is a secure network that is created over a public network, such as the internet. VPNs are typically used to connect to a corporate network from a remote location, or to access the internet securely.
Some examples of network technology include:
- Ethernet
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- TCP/IP
- IP addressing
- Routing
- Switching
- Firewalls
- Intrusion detection systems
Network technology is used in a wide variety of applications, including:
- The Internet
- Intranets
- Extranets
- Local area networks (LANs)
- Metropolitan area networks (MANs)
- Wide area networks (WANs)
- Cloud computing
- Video conferencing
- VoIP telephony
- File sharing
- Gaming
Network technology is a constantly evolving field, as new technologies are developed and old ones are improved. This makes it a challenging and exciting field to work in, as there is always something new to learn.
Here are some of the benefits of network technology:
- Increased productivity: Network technology can help businesses to increase productivity by allowing employees to collaborate more effectively and share files more easily.
- Improved communication: Network technology can help to improve communication within businesses and between businesses and their customers.
- Reduced costs: Network technology can help to reduce costs by allowing businesses to centralize their IT infrastructure and by making it easier to manage and secure their networks.
